She was a native of Biddeford, Maine, but had lived in Cape Coral, Fla. before moving to Clay County, North Carolina in 1994.

She was a retired operations officer in the banking industry. She was a member of Christ the King Church in Hiawassee, Ga.

She was the daughter of the late Elwyn L. and Gertrude Clark Lahar; and the wife of the late William M. Irons, who died March 8, 2012. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis E. Lahar.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 in Christ the King Church with the Rev. Don O'Malley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Carole A. Irons to Christ the King Church, 145 N. Main St., Hiawassee, GA 30546. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements. An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.